Check out Fish and Game’s new 24/7 osprey webcam in Salmon

Love ospreys, the Salmon River mountains, and mindlessly watching YouTube videos at work? Our folks in the Salmon Region have just the thing for you.

Launched in April 2026, Idaho Fish and Game’s newest live webcam gives you a bird’s-eye look at ospreys as they go about their day. We’ve all come across various live wildlife cams before on YouTube. Now, thanks to several partners and Fish and Game staff, you can tune in, watch some ospreys, and feel right at home with the Salmon River mountains in the background.

The camera was installed over a platform nest at the Salmon Outdoor Classroom, a public space curated by Fish and Game for the community to enjoy nature, wildlife viewing, and outdoor education. 

The high-resolution livestream camera will allow you to view the breeding behavior, chick rearing, and other activities by one of Salmon’s most recognizable birds of prey. Osprey live and breed in the Salmon River valley from April through August annually before they migrate to South America for the winter. 

This project couldn’t have been done without the generous donations of time, expertise, and funding from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Salmon Valley Stewardship, Idaho Power, CusterTel, SteamWorld, and K12.Tech.

Be sure to check out Fish and Game's Salmon Outdoor Classroom Osprey Cam webpage for more news and updates.